About me

Experienced Designer & Product Developer with a demonstrated history of working in the sports apparel industry. Skilled in Trend Analysis, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Fashion Illustration, Textiles and liaising with both the Far-East and European suppliers. Categories developed for include: • Golf • Running • Athleisure • Yoga • Outdoors • Gym • Cross-fit • Rowing • Triathlon • Cycling • Swimming • To-and From • Casual

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Work history

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Senior Golf & Sportswear Sportswear DesignerLyle & Scott
Jul 2018London, United KingdomFull Time
• Responsible for the creation of Golf Performance and Sportswear lines, including Outdoor, Run, Gym and Innovation. • Tech pack development for the entire range and upload to the PLM system (DeSL). • To take part in fit sessions and advise on necessary changes from design to fit and construction. • Fabrications include technical woven, jersey and knitwear as well as insulation suppliers such as Primaloft®. • Sourcing of factories and fabric suppliers. • Together with sales, presenting the range to agents and buyers at Go To Market. • Aid the sales team by creating presenters and selling packs containing technical and seasonal information about products and capsules. • Research trips to the company’s archive and trade shows such as Performance Days and ISPO. • Member of the Lyle & Scott Sustainability Steering Committee. • Responsible for the introduction of OEKO-Tex® and Bluesign® fabric approved certifications as well as innovative fabrics deriving from both seaweed algae and recycled options, surpassing the sustainability targets one year ahead of schedule.
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Designer and Product DeveloperZone3
May 2017 - Jul 2018Guildford, United KingdomFull Time
• Research, trend analysis and design/development of premium performance ranges for Men and Women. • Focus on the Triathlon sports: Swimming, Cycling and Running. • Design and development of further Outerwear, Compression, Fitness and Casualwear ranges. • Developing specification packs and liaising with the Far East and European suppliers. • Sourcing of new materials and manufacturers. • Manage fittings and quality of samples for sign off. • Provide the graphic design and sales teams with appropriate information for sales conversion. • Liaising with the International Swimming Federation (FINA) for garment approvals. • 2019 Aspire wetsuit awarded Best Value by 220 Triathlon Magazine and Best in Class for Incredible Flexibility on the ‘2019 Triath- lete Buyers Guide’ by Triathlete Magazine.

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Skills

• Adobe Indesign/illustrator/photoshop
• Sketching and Drawing
• Technical Packs
• Machine Sewing
• Hand Sewing
• Sportswear
• Running
• Technical Drawing
• Digital/ Print
• Graphic Design

Education

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Fashion DesignIstituto Marangoni
Oct 2009 - Jun 2012London, United Kingdom

Awards

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Best Value for 2019 Aspire wetsuit220 Triathlon Magazine
2019 Aspire wetsuit awarded Best Value by 220 Triathlon Magazine
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Best in Class for 2019 Aspire wetsuitTriathlete Magazine
Aspire Wetsuit awarded Best in Class for Incredible Flexibility on the ‘2019 Triathlete Buyers Guide’ by Triathlete Magazine.

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